In 1990, the Leaning Tower of Pisa was closed after its dangerous tilt raised fears of collapse; how engineers used a bizarre trick to move the 14,000-ton tower back 17 inches without making it straightIn 1990, the Leaning Tower of Pisa was Italy was closed after engineers feared it would collapse as the 14,000 ton monument was tilting dan...
11 Sep, 2026, 08.03 PM IST
US inflation picked up as gas prices marched higher due to conflict in the Middle EastUS inflation held at 3.4% in August from a year earlier, while monthly consumer prices accelerated 0.4% as renewed Middle East fighting pus...
11 Sep, 2026, 06.49 PM IST
Quote of the day by Al Pacino: 'When you do it long enough, you want to keep yourself open. You can’t let your skin get too thick.' The Godfather actor’s lesson on overcoming failure and vulnerabilityAl Pacino emphasises the importance of embracing vulnerability as we navigate through life's ups and downs. He argues that becoming emotion...
11 Sep, 2026, 04.58 PM IST
Is investing in stock market an art or science? What Peter Lynch says in 'One Up on Wall Street'Legendary investor Peter Lynch believes successful stock-picking is more about logic than complex mathematics. In One Up on Wall Street, he...
11 Sep, 2026, 11.41 AM IST
Driving on empty roadsDriving on empty, uncongested roads offers a unique sense of peace. The car and driver experience a harmonious connection with the smooth a...
11 Sep, 2026, 12.03 AM IST
Glass Wall Systems IPO Day 3: Issue subscribed over 82x, GMP at 36%; Check detailsGlass Wall Systems IPO is witnessing strong investor demand, with 8.22x overall subscription by Day 2 and a 36% GMP indicating positive lis...
10 Sep, 2026, 06.46 PM IST
In 2024, bulldozers were circling a 600-year-old Hawaiian fishpond. Then Mark Zuckerberg and wife Priscilla Chan stepped in with a $4 million cheque to conserve itA 600-year-old Hawaiian fishpond on Kauaʻi was nearly sold for development before Mark Zuckerberg and Priscilla Chan committed $4 million t...
10 Sep, 2026, 02.30 PM IST
Michael Burry pulls back on risk, says he’s happy to sit on cash. Is Big Short investor reversing his bearish AI bets?Michael Burry is pulling back on portfolio risk, exiting December 2026 put options on Nvidia and Palantir without rolling them over. The ‘B...
10 Sep, 2026, 01.59 PM IST
Bessent dares traders to bet against Yen: ‘I am the house now’In a provocative statement, Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent has urged traders to reassess their approach to the Japanese yen, indicating t...
10 Sep, 2026, 07.40 AM IST
Glass Wall Systems IPO Day 2: Issue subscribed 8 times, GMP at 31%. Should you subscribe?Glass Wall Systems’ Rs 427.89-crore IPO was subscribed 2.52 times on Day 1, led by strong retail demand. A Rs 56 GMP indicates a potential ...
09 Sep, 2026, 06.15 PM IST
Psychology explains people who love true crime may have less to do with violence than you think, and more to do with understanding dangerous people, anticipating threats and managing fearTrue crime's appeal stems from understanding dangerous minds and morbid curiosity. Defensive vigilance and learning about potential threats...
09 Sep, 2026, 10.24 AM IST
Toilet paper facing forward or backward? Know the recommended way to place the roll and why it matters for hygieneThe orientation of a toilet paper roll ignites discussions in many homes. Choosing to have the paper hang over the top can make grabbing a ...
08 Sep, 2026, 10.52 PM IST
Glass Wall Systems IPO fully subscribed on Day 1; GMP signals 28% listing gain. Check price band, lot sizeGlass Wall Systems’ Rs 427.89 crore IPO will remain open from September 8 to September 10, 2026, with shares priced at Rs 172–182. Its 28% ...
08 Sep, 2026, 07.18 PM IST
Swiss pharmaceutical heir Frank Binder is selling his 10,700-square-foot Hollywood Hills mansion for $35M. He wants a $2B floating cityFrank Binder bought the Los Angeles estate for $33 million in 2018. Now, eight years later, he is putting the 10,700-square-foot home on th...
07 Sep, 2026, 11.25 PM IST
'Padmaavat' actress Aditi Rao Hydari lives with Siddharth in a 4,000 sq ft Chennai home with skyline views, French windows, vintage furniture, bold yellow TV room and maximalist living roomAditi Rao Hydari and Siddharth have shared a look inside their first home together, a 4,000 sq ft maximalist apartment on the 18th floor of...
07 Sep, 2026, 03.25 PM IST
Best German proverb of the day: “Don’t paint the devil on the wall” a life lesson on avoiding unnecessary fearBest German Proverb of the Day: “Don’t paint the devil on the wall” is a German proverb cautioning against imagining trouble before it happ...
03 Sep, 2026, 12.28 AM IST
A curious 5-year-old boy from West Sussex fell 20 feet into a gorilla enclosure at Jersey Zoo in 1986, then 7-foot silverback ‘Jambo’ walked over, sat beside the injured boy and stayed between him and the other gorillas until rescuers arrivedIn 1986, an extraordinary event unfolded at Jersey Zoo when a young boy accidentally fell into a gorilla enclosure. The resident silverback...
30 Aug, 2026, 07.50 AM IST